Met police make arrests at London Palestine Action protest
People seen being carried off by officers at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court Arrests have begun at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group’s ban was ruled unlawful by the high court. Protesters in London’s Trafalgar Square unveiled signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Hundreds of demonstrators sat on camping chairs and on the ground as they held up their placards on Saturday afternoon
Arrests and detentions took place at first mass demo since group’s ban was ruled unlawful by high court
More than 500 people have been arrested at the first mass demonstration opposing the proscription of Palestine Action since the group’s ban was ruled unlawful by the high court.
Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London and presented signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Hundreds of demonstrators sat on camping chairs and on the ground as they held up their placards on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan police said 523 people had been arrested by midnight, with their ages ranging from 18 to 87.
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- Met police make arrests at London Palestine Action protestGuardian - World · Sammy Gecsoyler · Apr 11, 2026, 12:32 PM
- More than 90 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in LondonGuardian - World · Sammy Gecsoyler · Apr 11, 2026, 4:17 PM
- More than 200 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in LondonGuardian - World · Sammy Gecsoyler · Apr 11, 2026, 4:17 PM
- More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in LondonGuardian - World · Sammy Gecsoyler · Apr 11, 2026, 4:17 PM
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